MEET LINDA
A Certified Public Accountant, Linda Fraley’s background includes more than 30 years of experience in accounting and business management.
As Auditor, Linda has been on the forefront of modernizing county government services and providing transparent, state-of-art access to public information. Her office has kept EVERY tax dollar accountable, receiving the highest national award for excellence in government finance reporting in every year of her service. In addition, Clermont County has been recognized with the Ohio Auditor of State’s Award of Distinction, given to fewer than five percent of all Ohio government agencies statewide.
Former State Auditor and current Attorney General Dave Yost noted: "Clermont County’s dedication to accountability is evident."
LINDA'S EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
A Certified Public Accountant, Linda Fraley’s background includes more than 30 years of experience in accounting and business management. As Auditor, Fraley has been on the forefront of modernizing county government services and providing transparent, state-of-art access to public information. The Auditor’s Office has received the highest national award for excellence in government finance reporting EVERY YEAR since Linda has been in office. In addition, during Auditor Fraley’s tenure the Auditor’s Office has been awarded with the Ohio Auditor of State's Award of Distinction, given to fewer than five percent of all Ohio government agencies statewide.
EDUCATION
A graduate of Glen Este High School, Linda Fraley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati. She keeps up-to-date on current governmental, business and accounting trends through continuing education and memberships in professional organizations, including The Ohio Society of CPAs and the International Association of Assessing Officers, the Government Finance Officers Association, Ohio Farm Bureau and the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio.
CIVIC
Linda Fraley’s civic service has included many boards and committees, including the Clermont 20/20 Board, A Caring Place Pregnancy Help Center, Batavia Rotary where she served as the first female president, United Way, the Clermont County Planning Commission, Clermont County Board of Elections,. She was also elected to three four-year terms on the Clermont County Board of Education, where she served four years as President. In addition, Linda has been a long-time member of the Clermont and Milford-Miami Township Area Chambers of Commerce.
POLITICAL
Linda Fraley is a member of the Clermont County Republican Party, which she formerly served as Treasurer, and the Clermont County Republican Club. She previously served on the Republican Party’s Executive Central Committee representing Batavia Township and is currently a committee member. Linda has actively participated in many republican campaigns from statewide to the county and local levels.
PROFESSIONAL
Linda resides in Batavia Township and is a life-long resident of Clermont County. Her family includes three children and eight grandchildren. Linda is an avid golfer and NASCAR enthusiast.